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R233 GGX

1998 Yamaha Virago

Blue Petrol 1063cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,210 mi
Last recorded50,210 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Virago17,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 GGX
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,063cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,210 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 49,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 48,974 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 48,781 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 48,581 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 48,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2019 48,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 47,661 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 47,152 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,009 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 41,686 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 40,854 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2011 39,401 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 36,141 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 33,638 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,188 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?

Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
Headlamp aim too high 85
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R233 GGX is a 1998 Yamaha Virago in Blue with a 1,063cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 17,619 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha Virago fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R233 GGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Virago typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Virago is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R233 GGX registered?

R233 GGX is a 1998 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R233 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 GGX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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